by Geoffrey Montes

Washington, D.C.'s flourishing culinary scene recently received a double dose of Italian flair with the opening of Centrolina restaurant in the capital's luxe CityCenterDC development. In addition to a main dining room, there is a specialty market on-site, where patrons can pick up homemade sauces, fresh pasta, and imported treats.

This is the first solo venture from acclaimed local chef Amy Brandwein, whose regional Italian specialties are served on handcrafted dishware by New York potter Jane Herold. D.C.–based architecture and design firm Core used a neutral palette to create a clean look for the interiors, choosing white-painted brick, blond wood furnishings, and polished concrete.

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Source: http://www.architecturaldigest.com/